Riddells Creek

The population grew by 704 people since 2011 to reach 4,457. While the typical resident is 42, there is a strong presence of children under 15, who make up 19.3% of the community.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 84.9% born here. Only 11.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, which is far lower than the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion, at 49.5%. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

The area has seen a rise in higher education, with 23.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Incomes are high here, with 30.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income of $2,156 is a little above the national figure.

A higher than average 30.7% of people have a long-term health condition, with asthma and arthritis being common. However, only 3.4% need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with 18.8% volunteering and 27.8% spending 15 or more hours a week on housework. This is well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 0.9% of the population. This group is far more prosperous than the national average, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and very high typical personal incomes.

Family life is central here, as 63.4% of households consist of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with a typical 2.8 people per home.

The housing stock is dominated by large detached houses, with 91.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright ownership is also high at 37.9%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 24.9% of people working from home and very few using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 41.6% owning two.

The community is relatively stable, as only 30.4% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also rare, at just 4.8%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 66.4%. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.0%.

Riddells Creek is a highly advantaged area, ranking 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It scores a perfect 10 for access to money and resources.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 17.9 degrees. Rainfall is also well above the Victorian average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.2. Many homes are far from services, with only 39.3% within a 10-minute walk of public transport.